Church Burglarized, Trashed: PD; Kennedy Cousin’s Murder Conviction Reinstated; Abandoned Cat Needs a Home: CT News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut Friday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories.

• Two Killed in Shooting at Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford: UPDATE

Police were on the scene late Friday night.>>>Read More.

• Kennedy Cousin Skakel Murder Conviction Reinstated

The Connecticut Supreme Court overturned a lower court decision that had freed the Kennedy cousin.>>>Read More.

• Vandals Trash, Burglarize CT Roman Catholic Church: Report

State police say the church was hit sometime over Christmas. Damage is in the thousands.>>>Read More.

• Abandoned Cat Needs New Owner: Animal Control

"She sat at her old owner’s door for a week trying to get in with the new tenants, but to no avail.">>>Read More.

• Man Accused of Going Off After Woman Hides Phone in Cookie Jar

She said she was trying to thwart a drug purchase, according to a warrant.>>>Read More.

• Firefighters Search for Man in Woods Under Harsh Weather Conditions

Police were told the missing man had left his hotel to go swimming but did not return.>>>Read More.

• K-9 Blaze Finds Shoplifting Suspect Hiding in Bushes After Car Crash: Police

Police say the suspect went through a red light and collided with another vehicle and then fled on foot.>>>Read More.

• Search Continues, Expands for Missing Connecticut Teen

The 18-year-old was last heard from on Dec. 26 when he texted his parents that he had crashed on his dirt bike and hurt his leg.>>>Read More.

• K-9 Viking Helps Sniff Out Drug Bust: Police

Police say the suspect was found to be in the possession of crack cocaine.>>>Read More.

• Police Dog Helps Locate Heroin in Suspect's Vehicle: Cops

The subsequent arrest started with a routine motor vehicle stop.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Former Attorney Stole More Than $824K from Clients: Feds
• No Charges Yet in Fatal 3 Car Crash: Police
• Woman Causes $2K Worth of Damage at Ex-Boyfriend’s Apartment with Hammer: Police
• PD Cruiser Involved in Crash
• Police Dog to Receive Body Armor
• Juvenile Charged for Hacking School Computer System
• Police Department Opens ‘Bed and Breakfast’ for Drunk New Year’s Drivers

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